at our recent tionól, we had a very informative regulator workshop with Ivan Goff who stressed the importance of having a chair at the correct height. As I’ve been doing some busking recently, I was curious what other have used as chairs/stools that are both portable and of the right height or adjustable. I’ve usually just dragged a folding Ikea chair along with me which while the right height, isn’t that easy to haul. I’ve looked at camp stools but they all appear too short or make you lean backwards.
I was always envious of the accordion player in our band because he always had a place to sit no matter where we were- his accordion case! He played a huge piano accordion and the case made a perfect seat.
I’ve thought about how nice it would be if an uilleann case could double as a seat. It could have four little feet on one end and a pad on the other end.
what I’d much more like to see, is for some enterprising soul to finally& conclusively figure out how John Doran had his pipes rigged to play while standing up! the few pictures are so tantalizing.
failing that, there’s always “Mr Bar Stool”. 1000’s in stock.
I went to the local music shop (the one’s where they sell all the equipment that will make you a famous rock-n-roll star ) and tried several of the folding drummer’s seats until I found one the correct height.
If you want to stand while playing, all you need is a prop that will get the upper part of your leg that your drones (and regs for you rich folk) rest upon, at the right height. Something that would give you that Captain Morgan (at 0:29 in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtavgBymeE) stance Although, with some of the hunched positions I’ve seen people play while seated, putting your upper body in this position while standing will produce a dangerous number of falls
Looks like plenty of pockets for pints and spare parts in that chair, Uilliam!
Lots of leg room and space to hang the drones thru the sides too.
Might need a step ladder to help folding it up tho!
Patrick,
I have been researching this as I, too, have been carrying around a folding chair. There are numerous tripod stools but they are less than comfortable for me. I found this:
I am 6’ tall. I tried the “Large” version at an REI store. It was almost tall enough. I ordered the XL version. It’s not extremely stable, but it’s the best lightweight solution that I’ve found. I’ll let you know if the lack of stability proves problematic.
Although, with some of the hunched positions I’ve seen people play while seated, putting your upper body in this position while standing will produce a dangerous number of falls 
